Tangela was born November 6, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee, Charles Milton Sanders and Julice Howard Sanders. Tangela advanced into her new Spiritual Life on June 25, 2019 (John c5; v24). Tangela’s father preceded her in his transition and progressed into his new Spiritual Life on August 19, 1955.
As a child, at the age of eleven years old, it was Tangela’s Faith, Inner Feelings and Conviction that God is, and all there is, is God. Tangela came forth and was Baptized. She was educated in the Memphis City School System and graduated high school in 1984 from Fairley High School, Memphis, Tennessee. Tangela continued her education at Grambling State University where she pledged her solemn promise to Sigma Gamma Pho Sorority, Inc.
On May 23, 1987, Tangela was united in holy matrimony to Vincent Benson Osawe, Sr. from Benin, Nigeria to this union three children were born; Vincent Benson Osawe, Jr., Zachary Benson Osawe, and Denise Omoruwa Osawe. They made their home in Dallas, Texas. ON July 17, 1996, also in Dallas, Tangela received another Blessing from Heaven, Daphne Ashunti’ Oshun Varner was born, her father, Luke Varner.
Tangela, being the fiercely assertive Scorpio that she was, was indeed a superwoman. She enjoyed traveling with her family, entertaining guests at her home, listening to good music, reading and shopping for quality jewelry and clothes. But her most favorite pastime was spending time with her adorable grandson, Christopher Dewayne Sims. They were inseparable. Chuck-E-Cheese was one of Christopher’s favorite spots with his Gran-Gran. Tangela was a wonderful mother, an adorable parent, and she truly loved her children.
Tangela loved her employment as well. She worked for Brinks and ADT Security for over twenty-three years. Tangela was a very loyal and dedicated employee. Her tenacity and strength of purpose, made her eager to advance to the top. In February 2019, Tangela was promoted to a higher management position with ADT Security Services.
In addition to what’s been said about this gracious lady; on February 7, 2016, Tangela took a leap of faith and was once again united in holy matrimony, this time, to Earnest Lamar Hill. They made their home in Forney, Texas.
Tangela leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband, Earnest Lamar Hill; two sons, Vincent Benson Osawe, Jr. and Zachary Benson Osawe; two daughters, Denise Omoruwa Osawe and Daphne Ashunti’ Oshun Varner; adorable grandson, Christopher Dewayne Sims; and two others she loved as her own, Ashley Ivie Osawe and Avery Edwards. Tangela also leave her mother, Julice Howard Sanders Franklin; brother, Arthur Lee Franklin, Jr., three sisters, Tonia Tanette Sanders Jones (Norman), Adrienne LaOndra Sanders Kyles (Terrell), and Stephanie Diane Love Burris; four nephews, Norman, Trey, Nerrell, and Tyler; seven nieces, Brittany, Amber, Disree, Ariel, Kiana, E’Niya, and Kendahl; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and special friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Interment is to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.